Star Railway: The Pioneer's Journey

Chapter 58 Creation Engine

The strange paranormal events that happened the night before resulted in Yunzhi having dark circles under her eyes again the next morning.

This Belleburg is no good; there's something unclean here in the middle of the night.

"Phew—I slept so well, Danheng, Xing, and Zhi, good morning!"

After a good night's sleep, March 7th, who was chatting with others on the sofa in the hotel lobby, jumped up and greeted everyone with great energy.

Dan Heng and Xing Ye had just gotten up and packed their things, ready to go see what the Great Guardian's explanation to the people was.

There's a high probability that the news of the Great Guardian being bewitched by the Star Core will be hidden.

That makes sense. If the people knew that their trusted guardian had almost sent them to the abyss, Belloberg probably wouldn't even live to see the company arrive.

"I wonder if they came up with any good ideas yesterday."

Xing still remembers Belloberg's debt, which he said he "couldn't pay off even if he sold his mother hundreds of times."

It's unimaginable how much money that is.

It's really unimaginable, so stop thinking about it. Anyway, Yunzhi will absolutely not help Belloberg pay back the money.

There are already many people in Zhucheng Square.

Yesterday, a notice was issued from Cripper Fort that the High Warden had important news to announce to the public.

For the people of Belloberg, the best news was the announcement that the cold wave had subsided, and they no longer had to worry about their livelihoods being in jeopardy.

Today, the Great Guardians have indeed brought them good news.

"—The people of Belloberg!"

Beneath the monument in the city square, the Great Guardian Cocolia, dressed formally, stood with a solemn and noble expression, yet a hint of joy flickered in her eyes.

"Today, we gather here to share this wonderful news that brings us immense joy!"

"Just yesterday, with the help of foreign travelers, the scourge that has plagued this city for seven hundred years was driven from our home."

"We are about to turn a new page in history. The snowstorm outside the city walls will gradually subside, and the expansion of the rift will be contained by the Iron Guard's offensive."

"And I realized that I had made a big mistake. As time went by, I understood the serious consequences of my stubborn decision to block off the upper and lower levels."

"I thought I was beyond turning back, but I never expected that the Trail Blazers would bring us a glimmer of hope."

"I hope that Belloberg can be restored to its original state, and that people from all walks of life can welcome the dawn together."

Cocolia recalled the events that had occurred because she had abandoned the lower district.

"I know I cannot gain the forgiveness of the people in the lower classes. I understand that these past ten years have left too many scars on you, but I yearn for your cooperation."

"Expelling the seeds of evil is only the beginning. We will face even more severe tests. No one can be missing. Otherwise, the review of Belloberg and the continuation of civilization will be out of the question."

"Starting today, I will lift the blockade on both the upper and lower zones. I believe that with our joint efforts, our planet will soon return to the embrace of the stars!"

Having served as a great protector for so many years, her aura is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

The people in the lower classes did hate her, but now, faced with a future that finally held hope, they had no time to dwell on their hatred.

Everything will turn out for the better.

"Speaking of which, the cable car passages between the upper and lower levels should be open by now, right?"

Yunzhi looked at the underground passage leading from the upper level to the lower level.

—Cocolia acted swiftly. Having just dealt with the star core yesterday, she immediately issued an order to lift the blockade between the upper and lower levels, allowing the people of the lower level to return to the upper level.

And today's speech was pretty good too.

Although it seemed a little hypocritical to those in the know.

Forget it, outsiders should absolutely refrain from criticizing the behavior of the natives.

"The speech is over." March 7th was taking pictures everywhere.

And they should go to Cripperburg to see Cocolia.

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Inside Fort Cripper, it remained as quiet as ever.

Perhaps it's because the ministers also went home to celebrate.

However, in the Great Guardian's office, there was an old acquaintance.

"Ah, it's Shiluwa."

A friend I met yesterday.

Cocolia looked guilty in front of her, and Hiluva patted her on the shoulder as if to comfort her.

I turned around and saw them coming.

"Everyone, I've heard about your deeds from Cocolia."

Hiluva smiled warmly at them: "I originally thought you were long-lost outsiders, but I didn't expect that you were the ones who put on such a grand show yesterday."

It happened right outside Crepper Castle, and Hiluva's machine shop was nearby. When the conflict broke out, she ran out to evacuate the crowd and only saw a large group of Silvermane Iron Guards rushing forward. She glanced at them hurriedly and left.

As for Yunzhi, who was standing on Cripper Castle, she really didn't have time to pay attention.

So only now do I realize that the huge commotion yesterday was caused by them.

"I hope I didn't give you the impression that 'the Trail Blazers are a bunch of guys who just start fighting without saying a word'."

"How could that be?"

Hiluva laughed and said, "Belloberg should thank you for doing so much to help us."

Is it too much?

It's just shooting an arrow, isn't it? If Sambo hadn't suddenly appeared, this matter would have been resolved long ago.

"These are the principles of the anonymous traveler."

Yun casually replied and then looked at Cocolia.

"Your Excellency the Great Guardian, have you come up with any good solutions?"

Don't try to escape the debt problem.

When this was mentioned, Cocolia's expression was no longer as heavy as when she first heard it.

"Speaking of which, this is perfect. I'd like to show you all something. Please follow me."

Did you discover something?

This place is already a treasure trove. If we wait for the snow to subside and go exploring, we don't know how much we might dig up.

Cocolia led them away from the city of Beloborg and to the high mountains north of Beloborg.

This is... the location of the star core back then?

There are also many illusory soldiers of the antimatter legion trapped in the ice nearby.

"Wow, there are so many July 3rd festivals here!"

Xing couldn't help but tease him.

March 7th blushed and chased after her, hitting her: "Hey, don't give me random names!"

Cocolia watched them playfully bickering and covered her mouth with a soft laugh.

Walking up the mountain path and down the slightly collapsed steps, Xing stopped by to open some treasure chests and rummage through the trash.

Finally, they reached the summit.

—A complete mess.

The influence of the star core has dissipated, leaving only some items that have not yet turned to ashes in this place.

Hold back your strength while fighting, otherwise if the mountain collapses, Belleberg might suffer.

"Originally, the star core was located here, and the company once built a restraint device to mitigate the effects of the star core."

Products manufactured by the company are definitely not cheap.

Okay, Belloberg probably has another debt to pay.

Although he shot it, Yunzhi never thought of paying compensation.

But Cocolia didn't want him to come here to see these things.

She faced the cliff and closed her eyes.

"As the Great Guardian, I command you to rise—Creation Engine!"

In an instant, the earth shook and the mountains trembled.

The sunlight was suddenly blocked by a giant hand.

Then, a giant robot rose from the bottom of the cliff, its enormous form like that of a god, looking down at the crowd.

Wow.

On March 7th, someone exclaimed in surprise, "What a huge robot!"

Yun Zhi was more concerned about the robot's name: "Creation Engine?"

"Yes."

Cocolia's eyes shone: "It was the foresight of the first High Guardian, Alisa Rand, that allowed us, her descendants, to get closer to hope."

"The Creation Engine, for a long time, was codenamed the Geological Engineering Modification Unit."

This name...

"Indeed, it was visionary."

Yun Zhizan sighed, "Once the repairs are complete, it will be the most powerful assistant in restoring Yalilo-6 to its former glory."

Cocolia smiled, looking up at the Creation Engine: "I wonder if this will prove to the company that we have the ability to repay all our debts?"

...Excuse my bluntness, but you owe me far too much.

However, no matter how much debt there is, it will eventually be paid off one day.

"Okay, I'll talk to the people at the company."

Yun replied, "If you can repay it, then repay it as much as you can. Being debt-free is a blessing."

There's no need to sign a contract of servitude anymore.

Cocolia nodded in satisfaction, turned around, and continued to look at the creation engine, having already sketched out some blueprints in her mind.

On March 7th, the question was asked: "Zhi, will the company agree to let them repay the money gradually?"

"They will agree."

Yun is very certain.

"Why?"

Looking at Yunzhi's smile on March 7th, for some reason, she suddenly had a slightly... eerie feeling about the company.

—It's not like we're asking them to cancel their accounts or refuse to pay back the money, so what reason does the company have to refuse?

—You have to agree to it even if you have to hold your nose.

Dan Heng remained as taciturn as ever, at least he felt that was fine.

And stars...

She didn't know when, but suddenly she climbed onto the creation engine.

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